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This section of our website contains valuable community resources that we have compiled for your convenience. You can click the links below to view helpful information under different categories.
24 Hour Crisis
Emergency, Fire, Police
911
800-222-1222
Idaho Suicide Hotline
208-667-3179
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273- (TALK) 8255
800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-656-4673
1-888-373-7888
Children's Village
208-667-1189
Child Protective Services
855-552- (KIDS) 5437
Adult Protective Services
208-667-3179
North Idaho Crisis Service (Bonner/Boundary)
208-946-5595
North Idaho Crisis Center (age 18 & up)
208-625-4884
Children's Mental Health
208-769-1406
Text HOME to 741-741
Adult After Hours Crisis Line
888-169-1405
Optum Member Crisis Line
855-202-0973
Veteran's Crisis Line
800-273-8255 OPT. 1
TEXT 838255
Teen Help Line
310-855-4673
800-786-2929
TEXT 66008
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
800-950-6264
Option Line
- Pregnancy Support
800-712- (HELP) 4357
General Assistance
211 Careline
Connect to any Idaho resource.
2-1-1
800-926-2588
Health and Welfare
Food stamps, Medicaid, Childcare Assistance, Financial Assistance
1-877-456-1233
Community Action Partnership
Food Bank, Weatherization, Home Repair Assistance, Utility/Phone Assistance, Budget Counselors
208-664-8757
St Vincent de Paul H.E.L.P Center
Emergency Assistance, Housing Assistance, Shelter, General
208-664-3095
Avista Customer Service
Payment Plan and Comfort Billing options
800-227-9187
United Way of North Idaho
Education, Financial Stablitly, Health, Community Education Classes
208-667-8112
208-930-4281
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
800-926-2588
Social Security Adminstration
1-800-772-1213
ONLINE RESOURCE
Kootenai County Veteran Services
208-446-1090
Panhandle Health District
Medical Services, Children's Services, Health Education
208-415-5100
North Idaho Services Directory
Housing, Food, Health, Employment, Legal, Transportation, and Community resources
ONLINE RESOURCE
Strengthening Families of North Idaho
Parental Resilience, Parental Knowledge, Social Connections, Support/Basic Needs, Child Social/Emotional Competence
ONLINE RESOURCE
2nd Chance Ministries Family Resource Center
parenting/food/diapers/legal/iep/substance/violence prevention
by appointment only
208-966-8179
208-557-3829
Insurance Coverage
HEALTHCARE COVERAGE OPTIONS
Patients who need insurance or assistance with coverage or visits can look into the following options:
NO HEALTHCARE COVERAGE?
If you do not have healthcare coverage you can go to the Idaho Healthcare Exchange at YourHealthIdaho.org or call (855) 944-3246 to get information and premium rates for health insurance.
UNABLE TO AFFORD PREMIUMS FOR HEALTHCARE COVERAGE?
If you can not afford the premiums for healthcare coverage you can apply for Idaho Medicaid at HealthandWelfare.idaho.gov or call (877) 456-1233.
DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID AND ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD AN OFFICE VISIT OR IMMUNIZATIONS?
If you do not qualify for Medicaid and are unable to pay for healthcare premiums, or you have no coverage today and your child has an illness, you can contact Panhandle Health District at (208) 415-5270. Ask about obtaining a Helping Hands voucher to be used at our office or at other providers in the county that are participating in this program.
If your child is under the age of 1 and you do not have Medicaid or health insurance, you may qualify for all wellness visits and immunizations to be provided at no cost to you by applying for our
Wee Care program. Please contact billing at (208) 762-4586 to apply or learn more about this program.
If your child is 18 or younger and needs immunizations, they can be obtained at our office at no cost. The parent or patient will need to sign a waiver stating that they are unable to pay the cost associated with the administration of the free vaccine.
Autism and Disability Resources
208-254-0080
509-328-1582
509-325-1515
208-762-9891
Harmony Ranch
Equine therapy program
800-799-7233
888-288-4762
208-691-9674
208-769-1406
Parents Reaching Out To Parents (PROP)
Family Support Group
208-755-1844
Moms Like Us
Inland Northwest Support and Informational Group
Please request to join private Facebook group
208-946-5595
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Idaho Parents Unlimited's programs fulfill a mission to educate, empower, support and advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families.
208-342-5884
Wonder Moms
Wonder Moms is a project by three moms to share real talk, helpful information, and practical advice with parents of kids who have intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, language and speech delays, deafness, chronic illness, and traumatic brain injury.
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders
ONLINE RESOURCE
Learning Disability
ONLINE RESOURCE
ONLINE RESOURCE
National Center for Learning Disabilities
We're working to create a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and
emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life
ONLINE RESOURCE
Lexercise
FREE Dyslexia Test and other learning disability tests for children
***THIS TEST IS
NOT A DIAGNOSIS***
TALK TO YOUR PEDIATRICIAN IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS REGARDING YOUR CHILD
ONLINE RESOURCE
Educational Websites
A place to find answers to common parenting questions provided to you by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Local Libraries
Coeur d' Alene Public Library
702 E Front Ave
Coeur d alene, ID 83814
208-769-2315
Mon-Fri 9:00am-7:00pm
Sat 10:00am-5:00pm
Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm
Hayden Public Library
8385 N Government Way
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
208-772-5612
M-Th 10:00-8:00pm
Fri-Sat 10:00-5:00pm
Sun 12:00-5:00pm
Post Falls Public Library
821 N Spokane St
Post Falls, ID 83854
208-773-1506
M-Th 10:00-8:00pm
Fri 10:00-6:00pm
Sat 10:00-5:00pm
Sun 12:00-5:00pm
Rathdrum Public Library
16320 ID-41
Rathdrum, ID 83858
208-687-1029
M 10:00-6:00pm
Tues 10:00-7:00pm
W-Th 10:00-6:00pm
Fri 10:00-5:00pm
Sat 10:00-4:00pm
Sun CLOSED
Parenting and Childcare
St. Vincent de Paul
ICARE
Nurturing Families, Nurturing Fathers, Stewards of Children, Darkness to Light
208-676-1515
Panhandle Health District
Nurse-Family Partnership
208-415-5298
208-765-6955
Application ONLINE
Childcare Resource Line
- Call for a referral to a childcare provider
208-415-5145 or 2-1-1
888-910-6677
800-543-6868
Idaho Childcare Program (ICCP
A portion of your childcare expense may be covered by ICCP
1-877-456-1233
Panhandle Health District
Parents As Teachers
One on one support for women during pregnancy and early years of child development
Kristine Kono
208-415-5298
Frederick Post Learning Center
208-777-0479
Coeur D'Alene Early Learning Center (CDA Developmental Preschool)
208-620-2031
Infant Toddler Program (ITP)
CDA 208-769-1409 Kellogg 208-784-1352
208-334-6530
ONLINE RESOURCE
North Idaho College Head Start
NIC CAMPUS, CDA, RATHDRUM, SANDPOINT, KELLOGG, ST. MARIES, AND BONNERS FERRY
208-666-6762 Main
Idaho Federation of Families
We work with government, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for the needs of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families.
208-443-8845
The Little Gym
The Little Gym's memberships allow you to give your child consistent opportunities to grow, explore, and thrive!
208-877-2265
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Birthright of North Idaho
Free pregnancy testing, adoption information, infant clothing and diapers.
208-664-1390
Open Arms Real Choices Clinic
Pregnancy testing and education, ultrasound, parenting education, adoption support, support groups, sexual health, information for men, and online library of resources
208-667-5433
Baskets for Babies
Baby items - serves expectant parents in their 3rd trimester and families with new babies, up to 3 months only.
509-214-2634
Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation
Safe sleep education and grief support - Inwsids.org
800-799-7233
Mommy and Me Social Hour through Kootenai Health
Education and support for new moms
Tuesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm at Family Birth Center
Kootenai Clinic Cda 1919 Lincoln Way, 2nd floor classroom
Contact 208-625-5086
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Information about STDs, Birth Control, Teen Pregnancy facts and more
ONLINE RESOURCE
Hospitals - ask for a lactation consultant
(208) 265-1246
(208) 686-1931
(208) 625-5091
Panhandle Health District - WIC Program & Breast Feeding Support
Bonners Ferry
Hayden
Kellogg
Plummer/St. Maries
Sandpoint
(208) 267-5558
(208) 415-5130
(208) 786-7474
(208) 245-4556
(208) 263-5159
St. George Pregnancy Support Program
Support and Education for expectant families or with children up to 2 years old
208-449-8512
Walk ins TUESDAY ONLY
Kootenai Health
Car seat fit and support, by appointment ONLY
206-582-6191
Homestead Mama Birth Services
Post Partum Support Group
Bekah Saunders
425-306-7767
Safe Start
safe sleep, car seat safety/checks, infant/child first aid cpr, childbirth/breastfeeding education
208-769-1406
Bullying and Sexting
That's Not Cool
Site provides teen and parent with tools to talk about and deal with consequences of sexting
ONLINE RESOUCE
Love is Respect
The ultimate resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse.
A project of National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-888-331-9474
TEXT "LOVEIS" to 22522
Substance Abuse
208-667-4633
Narcotics Anonymous CDA
888-624-3577
Narcotics Anonymous Sandpoint
208-352-2734
208-676-0549
Idaho Drug Free Youth (IDFY)
All youth deserve a space to feel connected, supported, and empowered to lead happy and healthy lives
208-664-4339
Substance Abuse Treatment Hotline
1-800-662-4357
208-463-0118
Good Samaritan Rehabilitation
Drug addiction, alcohol abuse, self image/identity
208-664-1453
Celebrate Recovery
Real Life Ministries
Myles Devlin
208.651-0417
Genesis Change Groups
Lake City Community Church
Janeen Lawson
208-676-0632
Panhandle Health Program and Classes
208-415-5143
1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)
Absolute Mobile Drug Testing
DNA, Mouth, Hair, Breathelyzer, Drugs, Alcohol Testing
PRIVATE PAY ONLY
208-758-0051 CDA
208-772-4220 PF
509-747-8855 Spokane
Be Smoke Free
Kootenai Health
Tobacco cessation
BeSmokeFree@KH.org
Suicide
Depression & Suicide
If you know someone that is talking about suicide, care enough to get help.
North Idaho Crisis Center
208-625-4884
1-208-398-4357
Region 1 Mental Health Crisis Hotline
Child: 208-769-1406
Adult: 1-888-769-1405
1-800-273-8255
Clothing
Hayden Lake Adventist Church
12940 Government Way
Hayden, Idaho 83835
208-762-5718
Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 pm
Heart of the City Church
772 W Kathleen Ave
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
208-665-7808
Thursdays 4:40-6:30 pm
Market at the Heart Thurs 4:30-6:30
Seventh Day Adventist Church
2801 N Government Way
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
208-930-1891
Tues & Thurs 9:00-12:00 pm
Seventh Day CDA Gathered for Good Thrift Store
1807 N 4th St
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814
208-930-1891
Mon-Thurs 10-6pm Fri 10-5
Seventh Day Hayden
Thurs 12:30-2:30
1st Impressions
St Vincent De Paul
201 E Harrison
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
208-664-3095
Clothing for your next job or Interview!
CDA Bible Church partners with Love Inc
208-930-4281
Real Life Ministries Thrift Store clothing vouchers
1860 N Cecil Rd Post Falls ID 83854
208-777-0927
Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 9:00am-2:00pm
St. Vincent Thrift Store warm clothing vouchers
108 E Walnut Ave Coeur d’Alene ID 83814
208-416-4699
everyday 9:00am-5:00pm
Food Banks
ABC Food Bank
30355 3rd Street
Athol, Idaho
208-683-3244
Tuesdays 9-12 & 1-3
Christ the King Lutheran Church
1700 Pennsylvania Ave
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-664-9231
Thursdays 10:00-2:00
Canvas Food Pantry
2200 N 7th St
Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814
208-667-5481
Thursday 2:30-4:00
Coeur d'Alene Bible Church
5350 N 4th Street
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-664-4883
2nd/4th Mondays 10:00am-11:30am
Spirit Lake Food Bank
32154 N 4th Ave
Spirit Lake, Idaho
208-623-3107
Wednesdays 12:00-3:00
Seventh Day Adventist Church
2801 N Government Way
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-930-1891
Tues/Thurs 9-12, Wed 4-6pm
Heart of the City Church Market at the Heart
772 W Kathleen Ave
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-665-7808
Thursdays 4:30-6:30
Community Action Center
4144 W Industrial Loop
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-664-8757
Mon-Fri 9:00-3:45
Lake City Community Church
6000 N Ramsey Rd
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-676-0632
Wednesdays 10:00-2:00
Seventh Day Adventist Church
12940 Government Way
Hayden, Idaho
208-762-5718
Tuesdays 12:30-2:30
Post Falls Food Bank
415 E 3rd Street
Post Falls, Idaho
208-773-0139
Monday 11:00-6:00 Tues-Fri 9:00-2:00
Real Life Ministries
1866 N Cecil, Bld. #1
Post Falls, Idaho
208-777-8600
Tues-Thurs 10-12pm appointment
Rathdrum Food Bank
8027 W Main Street
Rathdrum, Idaho
208-687-3696
Tues-Thurs 10-2
Nutrition
The Doctor Yum Project
Yummy family-tested, doctor approved recipes!
Check out the FREE Meal Maker Machine E-tool.
It will help you make a few basic recipes with the ingredients you love.
208-446-1688
208-415-5130
An Overview of Celiac Disease from Verywell Health
Verywell Health is an award-winning online resource for reliable, understandable, and up-to-date health information.
Meal Sites
St George Catholic Church
2010 Lucas St
Post Falls, Idaho
208-773-4715
Thursdays 4:00-5:30
St. Pius Catholic Church
625 E Haycraft
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-765-5108
Friday 4:30-5:30
First Presbyterian Church
521 Lakeside Ave
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-667-8446
every 2 months at 11:30am
Lutheran Church of the Master
4800 N Ramsey Rd
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-765-1002
Sun 12:30-1:30
St Vincent de Paul
1317 N First St
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-664-3095
Monday-Friday 5:00-6:30
St Thomas Catholic Church
406 N 10th St
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
208-664-9259
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30
Shelters and Housing
Shelters
208-665-4673
208-664-3095 ext 307
208-664-9303
St Pius Shelter for Women
208-765-5108
208-667-1189
Post Falls Police Victim Services Unit
Domestic Violence Shelter
208-773-1080
208-777-4190
Housing
St Vincent de Paul Affordable Housing
208-664-3095
St Vincent de Paul Transitional Housing
208-664-3095
208-762-4663
USDA Rural Development
Rural housing program for low and very low income, home improvement/repair loans and grants.
208-762-4939
Real Life Ministries financial assistance for rent/utility assistance
208-777-8600
Tues-Thurs 10-12pm
Legal
208-446-1225
208-746-7541
208-446-1179
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program
208-334-4500
Child Support Enforcement
800-356-9868
DNA Diagnostics Center
Prenatal & Postnatal Paternity Testing - Free Consultation
1-800-613-5768
Military OneSource
Service members and their families can take advantage of a host of no-cost legal assistance services. Whether you need help making sense of a lease agreement, creating an estate plan, seeking legal guidance on adoption or other matters, Military OneSource is there for support and direction.
Transportation
208-446-2255
Kootenai Health Patient Transport Program
- Free transportation to medical appointments
- Only in city limits of:
- Coeur d'Alene
- Post Falls
- Hayden
- Rathdrum
208-625-5030
Para Transit/First Transit
- Free transportation for those unable to access regular bus due to disability
208-446-1616
877-503-1261
Northwest Medical Transport
- Medicaid billable
208-665-5671
208-448-0848
Silver Express (Silver Valley bus)
- Free trips to CdA on Tues and Thurs
- Daily free bus route in Silver Valley
1-855-495-7325
Community CPR and First Aid Classes
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Alert CPR and First Aid
CPR Central
208-769-3214
208-664-0839
833-277-2368
Education
Emergency, Fire, Police
911
800-222-1222
Idaho Suicide Hotline
208-667-3179
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273- (TALK) 8255
800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-656-4673
1-888-373-7888
Children's Village
208-667-1189
Child Protective Services
855-552- (KIDS) 5437
Adult Protective Services
208-667-3179
North Idaho Crisis Service (Bonner/Boundary)
208-946-5595
North Idaho Crisis Center (age 18 & up)
208-625-4884
Children's Mental Health
208-769-1406
Text HOME to 741-741
Adult After Hours Crisis Line
888-169-1405
Optum Member Crisis Line
855-202-0973
Veteran's Crisis Line
800-273-8255 OPT. 1
TEXT 838255
Teen Help Line
310-855-4673
800-786-2929
TEXT 66008
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
800-950-6264
Option Line
- Pregnancy Support
800-712- (HELP) 4357
